Comparison of fluted-growth and cylindrical hornbeam logs from Hungarian forests

Báder, Mátyás and Maximilián, Cziczer (2024) Comparison of fluted-growth and cylindrical hornbeam logs from Hungarian forests. In: 11TH HARDWOOD CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS : Sopron, Hungary, 30-31 May 2024. Hardwood conference proceedings . Soproni Egyetem Kiadó, Sopron, pp. 279-284. ISBN 9789633345184

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Abstract

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) logs are typically noted for their fluted and twisted growth, which results in growth rings that are polygonal and faceted rather than round. This type of growth has a negative impact on their industrial use, primarily because of the low sawmill yield. Hornbeam has a high density, making it difficult to manufacture, yet it is extremely good for hard and wear-resistant wood parts. Today, however, cylindrical or almost cylindrical hornbeam logs can be found in Hungarian forests, although little information is available on their timber and overall features. Some research (drying characteristics, surface tension, chipping parameters, varnish adhesion, etc.) suggest that cylindrical hornbeams have better properties than fluted-growth hornbeams, as the density of the cylindricals are averagely 4.38% higher, and Brinell-Mörath hardness is on average 12.61% higher. By investigating some physical-mechanical properties between cylindrical and fluted hornbeams, taking into account some site influences, our research aims to improve the knowledge of wood science and wood industry. Once the results have been evaluated, we may be able to select the appropriate growing parameters using the correlations. This will enable foresters to grow high-quality logs that can be utilized much better even in the changing climate.

Tudományterület / tudományág

agricultural sciences > forestry and wildlife management
engineering and technology > wood industry

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Soproni Egyetem

Item Type:	Book Section
SWORD Depositor:	Teszt Sword
Depositing User:	Csaba Horváth
Identification Number:	MTMT:34894603
Date Deposited:	09 Oct 2024 12:57
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2024 12:57
URI:	http://publicatio.uni-sopron.hu/id/eprint/3301

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